The Executive Committee of IFAS participated in the third meeting of the Regional Working Group on the Implementation of the Regional Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation in Central Asia

Bishkek, 29 November 2024 - the capital of Kyrgyzstan hosted the third meeting of the Regional Working Group for the implementation of the Regional Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia (RSACCCA). The event was attended by representatives of all Central Asian countries and international organizations interested in supporting the strategy. The Executive Committee of IFAS was invited as an observer.

The main topics of the discussion included recommendations for implementation of RSACCCA developed by international experts, draft Regulations on the Regional Working Group and the Secretariat’s work plan. Mechanisms for financing adaptation projects, including small grants as well as agriculture and forestry projects were thoroughly discussed. Strategies for regional cooperation and integration of the National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change of the Kyrgyz Republic into the regional strategy were also considered.

The meeting concluded with a stocktaking and drafting of protocol decisions aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and coordination in the area of adaptation to climate change.